Makes texting while driving by all drivers and using a cell phone while driving by those seventeen and under a primary offense for which a driver may be stopped. (8/15/10)
Exempts a registered owner of a motor vehicle who is a member of the armed services from the duty to maintain liability security while on active duty overseas. (8/15/10)
Changes the requirement for holding public hearings on the highway priority program from the DOTD to the Joint Highway Priority Construction Committee. (8/15/10)
Requires state and local contractors to disclose the full disposition, splitting, or sharing of contract commissions, fees, or other consideration by an "affidavit of notice of fee disposition" if the contract is let without bid. (7/1/10) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Provides that the chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on transportation, highways and public works shall serve as chairman of the board of the Louisiana Transportation Authority on a two-year rotating basis. (8/15/10)